Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellowship

Welcome to the MUSC Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellowship Program

At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), we are committed to training the next generation of leaders in pediatric infectious diseases. Our fellowship program offers a unique blend of clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and a supportive learning environment in the heart of historic Charleston, SC.

Our program is designed to equip fellows with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to excel in academic medicine, clinical care, and public health. Join us to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by infectious diseases. Currently, we take one fellow per year, allowing a focused and tailored training experience to foster a strong foundation for success in their future career.

Why Choose MUSC for Fellowship?

• Expert Faculty: Learn from a team of renowned pediatric infectious disease specialists who are leaders in their field. Faculty offer a broad base of research, professional, and clinical experience to support a comprehensive Fellow training environment.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, a top-ranked children’s hospital with advanced technology and resources.
• Fellow-Centered Training Environment: Fellows benefit from a combined Pediatric Fellows’ Curriculum fostering interdisciplinary collaboration while preparing fellows for a future in academic medicine. Additional degree programs are available to support Fellows’ professional development. Scholarship interests are supported across a wide breadth of topics including basic science, translational clinical research, to quality and safety.
• Diverse Patient Population: Gain experience treating a wide variety of infectious diseases in a diverse patient population while providing critical access to all children and young adults of the Lowcountry and beyond. MUSC and the division are committed to fostering and advocating for healthcare equity for all our patients.
  Vibrant Training Location: Enjoy living and working in Charleston, SC, a city known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture.

Program Overview

The MUSC Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellowship is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program that provides comprehensive training in:

• Clinical Care: Hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of pediatric infectious diseases in both ambulatory and inpatient environments. The training experience includes the full spectrum of pediatric infectious disease from HIV care to adoption and travel medicine, to complex device and immunocompromised host infections. Fellows will gain experience in managing pediatric solid organ and bone marrow transplant patients, as the region’s only pediatric transplant center. As a full spectrum quaternary care referral center, Fellows will also gain robust experience in managing patients across all disciplines both medical and surgical.
• Research: Opportunities to engage in research in areas such as antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, HIV care and metabologenomics, therapeutic and device clinical trials, quality and safety science, and global health. Our fellowship provides exceptional opportunities for research through our faculty mentorship and the esteemed Darby Children’s Research Institute. Additionally, broad clinical and basic science research opportunity and mentorship available throughout the MUSC campus.
• Education: Mentorship from nationally recognized faculty and opportunities to teach medical students and residents. Fellows have the opportunity to complete a Masters of Science in Clinical Research or Masters of Public Health while in training. Pediatric Fellows also participate in a multidisciplinary longitudinal curriculum to provide both foundational training for academic physicians as well as foster community and collaboration.
• Public Health: Collaboration with local and global health organizations to address infectious disease challenges throughout the Lowcountry and beyond.